Writing Alone, Writing Together: A Guide for Writers and Writing GroupsNew World Library, 2010 M10 6 - 192 pages The lonely life of a writer need not be. There are ways to break that isolation and find encouragement and support within groups of like-minded people. Sections in Writing Alone, Writing Together include Writing Practice Groups, Creating Writing Prompts, Group Leadership, and even What to Do with the Bores, Whiners, Control Junkies, and Thugs. Whether the group is oriented toward writing the great American novel or a family memory book, this useful book offers an array of effective techniques to help writers achieve their goals. |
Contents
Beyond Groups | 143 |
Everyone Is Talented Original and Has Something Important to Say | 152 |
Recovering Alone Recovering Together | 159 |
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Writing Alone, Writing Together: A Guide for Writers and Writing Groups Judy Reeves Limited preview - 2002 |
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References to this book
Writing for Quick Cash: Turn Your Way with Words Into Real Money Loriann Hoff Oberlin No preview available - 2004 |